Japanese Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 large carrot, peeled & chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste)

• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, brushed & sliced
• 1 beef bouillon cube or 3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or 2 teaspoons dried chives

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients except chives.

2. 2

   Place over high heat & bring to a rolling boil. Cover & reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking for 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat & strain out the vegetables.

4. 4

   Place a few of the chopped mushrooms from the strained vegetables in the bottom of each soup bowl & pour strained broth over them.

5. 5

   Sprinkle soup with chives & serve.